"How good are they LIVE?" in the last 12 months on 100 (as of 9/23/24)
71
%
Based on
4
critic concert reviews
Real Live Certified
Artists are Real Live Certified if their live shows have broad critical acclaim
Critic Consensus
Based on 48 concert reviews, the critic consensus is that Sonata Arctica is rated as an enjoyable live performer, with some notable strengths. Sonata Arctica concert reviews describe live shows and performances as stirring and ethereal.
ON TOUR
Proxima, Warszawa, Poland (October 11); Tama, Poznań, Poland (October 12); Velodromo Olimpico, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico (November 16); Teatro Coliseo, Santiago, Chile (April 29)
Sonata Arctica was formed in 1996 on the edge of the world, in the northern Finnish town of Kemi. Originally formed as Tricky Beans, they released few demos and as they got the contract they had to change their name.
To my surprise there was already quite a line outside Mill City Nights, a venue that’s become somewhat of a staple in the local music scene but will unfortunately be closing it’s doors next week.
Before their performance at the Mod Club, I had the chance to talk to both a founding member, Tony Kakko, and the newcomer, Pasi Kauppinen, of Finnish metal band Sonata Arctica.